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Zany "Z" Quiz

This is my last quiz in the Alphabetics series. This quiz has also been one of the toughest, it's not easy to find good Z words. Don't be over-zealous now, but I hope you'll enjoy this z-words quiz.

A multiple-choice quiz by ilona_ritter. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
ilona_ritter

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
203,134

Updated
Apr 26 23

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
2631

Last 3 plays: Johnmcmanners (10/10), Guest 2 (3/10), Liz5050 (9/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is the point directly above your head called? Hint

zonith

zulith

zalith

zenith

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the study of animals called? Hint

zoonomy

zonia

zoo studies

zoology

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is the name of the bird in the movie "The Lion King"? Hint

Zelda

Zazu

Ziny

Zepto

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Question 4 of 10

4. "You're not fully clean unless you're ______ clean."

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 5 of 10

5. What country's capital is Harare? Hint

Zintiana

Zaire

Zimbabwe

Zambia

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Question 6 of 10

6. On February 3, 2005, Zurab Zhvania died.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who was the Greek god of the west wind? Hint

Zephyrus

Zibelthiurdos

Zeus

Zalmoxis

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Question 8 of 10

8. According to Dr. Seuss what begins with Z? Hint

Zany-Zonig-Zip

Zesty Zulu

Zizzer-Zazzer-Zuzz

Ziggy-Zooming-Zayla

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is the name of the mayor's oldest daughter in "The Music Man"? Hint

Zaneeta

Zinata

Zelda

Zarla

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is the kind of dance done by Flamenco dancers where they rhythmically stomp and tap with their heels? Hint

Zweifacher

Zapateado

Zambra

Zandunga

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Apr 22 2024 : Johnmcmanners: 10/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the point directly above your head called?

Answer: zenith

Zenith can also be used to describe the peak of something, such as, the zenith of his career was when he scored the winning goal.

2. What is the study of animals called?

Answer: zoology

Much of what zoologists learn about other animals have helped the human race advance.

3. What is the name of the bird in the movie "The Lion King"?

Answer: Zazu

Zazu is a hornbill. There are currently fifty-four known species of hornbills.

4. "You're not fully clean unless you're ______ clean."

Answer: zestfully

Zest first came out in 1958. Zest is a brand of soap. The most popular zest bar is Aqua Pure which is the first bar they ever made. Other bars include: energy fresh, linen fresh, ultimate clean, spring burst, and tropical fresh.

5. What country's capital is Harare?

Answer: Zimbabwe

Zintiana is not a country. There were only three so I had to make up a fourth.

Zimbabwe's climate is mostly tropical.

6. On February 3, 2005, Zurab Zhvania died.

Answer: True

Zhvaia was killed accidentally by carbon monoxide poisoning.

7. Who was the Greek god of the west wind?

Answer: Zephyrus

Zeus is the head of the gods. Zibelthiurdos is a Thracian storm god. Zalmoxis is a god of the Getae and Dacians.

8. According to Dr. Seuss what begins with Z?

Answer: Zizzer-Zazzer-Zuzz

"Dr. Seuss ABC" came out in 1976. Using made up words or silly phrases he goes through the entire alphabet.

9. What is the name of the mayor's oldest daughter in "The Music Man"?

Answer: Zaneeta

Zaneeta's main saying was "Ye gods". In the original movie, Zaneeta was played by Susan Luckey. In the original Broadway cast, Zaneeta was played by Dusty Worrall.

10. What is the kind of dance done by Flamenco dancers where they rhythmically stomp and tap with their heels?

Answer: Zapateado

Zweifacher is a kind of German dance. Zambra is the dance of the Gitano women in Spain. Zanduga is a Mexican dance and song style done like a Waltz.

Source: Author ilona_ritter

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